For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,651 students in Platte County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, MO are West Platte Middle School, Lakeview Middle School and Platte City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Platte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Platte Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Platte City Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Pirate Dr
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Platte Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3350
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3350
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Walden Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Russell Jones Educational Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Platte Valley Coop.
Special Education School
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Platte County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Grades: 4-5
| 437 students
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Grades: K
| 201 students
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, MO include West Platte Middle School, Lakeview Middle School and Platte City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Platte County?
9 public middle schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Platte County include: Walden Middle School vs. Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview Middle School vs. Walden Middle School, Congress Middle School vs. Plaza Middle School
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